Equipment: Matrix Cardio w/ LCD TV built-in, Hammer Strength, Ivanko Free Weights, Shwinn Spin Bikes, and Turf area with functional cross training accessories.

Registration required: Yes

Good for beginners: Yes

Number of Staff: 15 people

Established: 2010

Parking: Paid Garage parking available at the Newport Mall West Garage.

Pro Tip: Call to find out where to park and to set up an appointment with our associates to give you a tour.

Q&A with Nick, Owner/Manager

Exercise is challenging, and people frequently give up on their fitness routines. How do you keep clients motivated?

_Staying motivated is all about working out in a place that is clean, comfortable, convenient, and friendly. If you enjoy your experience at the fitness center you're much more likely to keep going. Our management and staff are trained to cultivate this environment and make our members feel at home.

Our fitness classes are designed to keep you engaged, keep you focused, and keep you having fun! The more fun you have working out, the more likely you are to continue doing it. Our certified instructors are focused on getting you in shape and having a great time doing it. The instructors make the facility and we proudly believe we have assembled a team of some of the best instructors in the NYC area._

Do you run your gym according to a particular exercise philosophy?

Our philosophy at Club Metro is to offer resort-style fitness that is affordable for everyone. We have the look of the fancy expensive clubs without the price tag. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fitness fanatic, we have what you need. We want you to be healthy and happy and will provide you a great facility to achieve your goals.

Has your business won any awards?

After our recent move, we have doubled our space from our old location and were featured in articles in both the New York Post and Wall Street Journal. Affordable and high quality fitness centers in the NYC area are extremely hard to come by and people are taking notice that we're providing the best bang for your buck.

Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?

When prospective members walk in to the gym the first thing that I tell them goes something like this: Are we the most affordable gym in the area? Yes. Do we have all top of the line equipment? Yes. But that's not why you should join our gym, you should join our gym because we have the best customer service in the industry. When equipment breaks, we fix it. When members have questions, we answer them immediately. When there's billing questions, we handle it in-house—there's no 800 number to call. We know most of our members on a first name basis and pride ourselves in being the "local" gym for Jersey City. As a family owned and operated business we take pride in our gym and take pride in helping our members achieve their goals.